major hurdles to overcome as it attempt
to re- invent itself as a tourist
destination... that's according to the
man who wants to redevelop the park.
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*CG locator Roanoke Co.
File Tape Larry Vander Maten is now a year
into a study that will determine if
it's feasible to create a family
vacation destination on Explore Park
property.

He and his consultants have
determined there is a market for the
project, but they're still developing a
workable concept for the Explore site.
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INQ=We do appreciate

*CG 2line Larry Vander Maten
Virginia Living Histories LARRY VANDER MATEN: WE DO APPRECIATE
THE COMMUNITY SUPPORT THAT WE HAVE
RECEIVED TO DATE ON THE PROJECT, AND
HOPE TO LOOK FORWARD TO A VERY
SUCCESSFUL CONCLUSION TO OUR STUDIES.
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OQ=conclusion to our studies.

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Meanwhile, Roanoke County leaders
are heading to Richmond today to meet
with members of the Governor's staff.

They hope to secure funding in
the proposed state budget to keep
Explore Park open for another year.
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admitted to the crimes and entered a
plea agreement yesterday in Bedford
County court.
*CG locator Bedford Co. The charges stem from four incidents
February that allegedly happened in August 2005
while Shrewsbury was the youth director
at Shady Grove Baptist Church.

Yesterday, he pleaded guilty
to 15 counts.

A probation officer will now
prepare a pre-sentence report.

In the meantime, Shrewsbury's
free on a 30-thousand dollar bond that
also limits his contact with children.
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